Description
Cream Cheese Cookies are a delightful treat that combines a rich, creamy texture with just the right amount of sweetness. Soft and buttery, these cookies melt in your mouth while evoking warm memories of family gatherings. Perfect for any occasion, they can be enjoyed as a daily snack or dressed up for celebrations, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy.
- Gradually add sugar, then mix in the egg and vanilla until combined.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg